Read more
Your Smile Can Change The World!
Within everyone is a superpower that changes lives--that creates happiness, confi dence, and even intelligence. That superpower? A smile. Smiling is crucial to psychological health, so it's vital that you feel good about your own teeth. In Improve Your Smile, Transform Your Life, Dr. Leslie Pitner explains the science behind our smiles and how orthodontic treatments can enhance anyone's appearance. After helping countless patients, Dr. Pitner understands the impact a new smile can have on relationships, careers, and self-esteem. Inside, you'll learn about -the psychology behind a smile; -how jaws grow and why teeth are crooked; -common orthodontic myths; -available treatment options, including Invisalign(R) & invisible braces; and -new advances in orthodontic technology.
Whether you're exploring options for your children or finally fixing your teeth as an adult, orthodontics can truly transform your life!
List of contents
About the Author Acknowledgments Introduction The Science behind Your Smile Orthodontic Myths Busted Can This Smile Be Saved? (And How Did My Teeth Get So Messed Up in the First Place?) Braces, Retainers, and Additional Appliances: How They Work The News in Orthodontics What Does It Mean If I'm Told I Need Extractions or Jaw Surgery? What to Expect When You Meet Your Orthodontist But Am I Worth It? In Closing . .
About the author
DR. LESLIE PITNER is the owner and lead orthodontist of Pitner Orthodontics. She graduated from Williams College with a degree in art and earned a master's degree in art history from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her dental and orthodontic training at the University of North Carolina and later earned her master's in applied positive psychology. Dr. Pitner lectures on the power of the smile and aesthetic orthodontic treatment across the US.
